Ameresco and Neighborhood Sun are partnering with Montgomery County to announce its first-ever community solar farm to bring renewable energy to low- and moderate-income residents. The project aims to provide clean, affordable energy to County residents by transforming the Oaks Landfill in Gaithersburg into a solar site and opening up many job positions. Through the project’s subscription launch on November 15, eligible Pepco customers can benefit from receiving at least 25% savings on their electricity bill. Read more about the project here and subscribe to the Oaks Landfill project here.

As fall comes to an end, most of the leaves on the trees have fallen off. With so many leaves on the ground, one may wonder the best way to deal with them. This article dives into five ways to handle all of your fallen leaves including using leaves as mulch and compositing them!

This blog post shares one family’s experience one year after their solar photovoltaic (PV) system was installed. This article shares useful information about what goes into the transition to solar, along with details on purchasing, installing, and using the rooftop solar system through the Montgomery County Solar Co-op. Read the blog post here to learn more about the Silverman family’s experience! 

DEP’s Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Partnership Program, the only program of its kind in the State of Maryland and the metropolitan Washington region, continues to expand. On November 18, DEP welcomed Westfield Montgomery Mall and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as its newest partners in the program. Launched in May 2020, the program met a major milestone recently as it surpassed 625,000 pounds of food scraps collected and recycled to date. Learn more about the Food Scraps Recycling Program here.

Montgomery County has created a webinar series to discuss stream restoration and various aspects of the County’s restoration program, the techniques used in practice, and future planning efforts. The first session was a listening session on November 17, and three more sessions will be conducted in the new year. Check out the article here for the schedule and more information.

Doug Weisburger, a member of the County’s Climate Team, talks about his experience on the team, recent progress, and projects that he’s currently working on to meet climate and racial equity goals. This article outlines how Montgomery County has recently addressed action toward climate change, his experience working with the Climate Team, and how to increase community engagement on climate resilience issues. Read more here.

If you are looking for open positions in climate and sustainability related fields, check out DEP’s Green Jobs Portal! New listings include positions with Montgomery County DEP, the National Wildlife Federation, Solar United Neighbors, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, and many more!